Daily Archives: March 2, 2002

Damn, that was fast

Posted on March 2, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

We got an offer on our house today, a mere five days after the For Sale sign went up. It’s in the ballpark pricewise, and the prospective buyer already has a contract on his house and wants to close on … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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The Linda Lay Award

Posted on March 2, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

The Linda Lay Award for Sycophantic Interview Least Likely to Generate Hometown Sympathy goes to Jeff Skilling for his pathetic appearance on Larry King Live. Continue reading →

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Life is hard, but life is hardest when you’re dumb

Posted on March 2, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

And to think that the Brits call Dubya a dummy. Here’s the latest wisdom from Prince Philip: LONDON — No one would ever accuse him of political correctness. In his long career as Queen Elizabeth II’s consort, the Duke of … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Hello, 55 MPH

Posted on March 2, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

An Austin judge has cleared the way for the 55 MPH speed limit signs to go up starting on Monday. I had an argument with my friend and coworker Andrea about this on Friday. She believes the lower speed limit … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Farber on Engler

Posted on March 2, 2002 by Charles Kuffner

Gary Farber makes a good point about Matthew Engler’s much-derided Guardian piece about The Olive Garden, which is that Brits have a legitimate beef with the timing of our entry into WWI and WWII. Check it out. Continue reading →

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